Citing Saudi security situation, Nepal Airlines cancels Kathmandu-Dammam flights

Nepal Airlines Corporation has canceled its Dammam flights scheduled for Kartik 14 and 15, citing the security situation in Saudi Arabia.

According to the corporation's notice, flight RA 241 from Kathmandu to Dammam on Kartik 14 and flight RA 242 returning from Dammam to Kathmandu on Kartik 15 have been suspended. The corporation said the decision was made prioritizing passenger safety and the current circumstances.

The notice did not provide details on the nature of the security problem. The corporation said it is continuously monitoring the situation in Saudi Arabia and will provide information on upcoming flights only once conditions improve.

Passengers who purchased tickets for the two canceled flights will be able to change their travel dates without any extra charge. The corporation clarified that passengers who decide not to travel at all will get a full refund of the ticket fare. The corporation apologized for the inconvenience caused to passengers by the flight cancellations.